The big boss is reborn and lets himself go.

Time slipped away like sand in an hourglass, second by second, while Catherine and Hilbert remained silent. The spacious drawing room, which had initially been filled with faint noises, gradually quieted down until, finally, the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The silence lasted for an unknown length of time, so long that one almost forgot the existence of time. Finally, as if by telepathy, the two simultaneously turned their gazes to each other.

“Sister, you…” Hilbert broke the silence first, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Catherine’s voice.

"elder brother……"

The brother and sister looked at each other and spoke almost simultaneously, followed by a burst of laughter. The laughter, like a stream breaking through ice in spring, instantly dispelled the heavy atmosphere in the room.

After the laughter subsided, Catherine was the first to stop smiling. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on her brother Hilbert, and she said in a soft and gentle voice, "Brother, why don't you go first? What do you want to ask me?"

Upon hearing his sister's words, Hilbert paused for a moment, then fell into a brief silence. After a few seconds, he looked up, met his sister's eyes directly, and asked cautiously, with a hint of probing, "Sister, where did you get that medicine you gave me? I feel much better after taking it."

Catherine quietly observed her brother's hesitant and slightly probing expression. A gentle smile, as warm as a spring breeze, appeared on her lips as she softly said, "That medicine, actually, I developed it myself! Don't underestimate me, brother. I studied three different majors in university! I even earned doctorates in finance and medicine! Especially in medicine, I attended the best medical school in China, majoring in the profound and extensive field of Traditional Chinese Medicine! So, with just one glance, I can understand the intricacies of it perfectly."

Catherine thought to herself, she wouldn't tell her brother the whole truth. Although she did have a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she wasn't nearly as proficient as she was now. Her superb medical skills were entirely due to the countless trials she had undergone in countless small worlds, coupled with the aid of a magical space and a powerful system.

Hilbert, standing nearby, was visibly surprised after hearing his sister's blunt words. His expression shifted several times, clearly indicating that he was going through a fierce internal struggle.

Hilbert stared intently into his sister Catherine's eyes, the earlier probing look gone, replaced by absolute certainty. He slowly spoke, "Catherine, I guess you already knew about my condition, right? That's why you gave me that pill."

Hearing her brother's words, Catherine was slightly taken aback. She truly hadn't expected him to be so direct in opening up to her. In her past life's dream, her brother had suffered greatly from illness and ultimately died with resentment. Even in his final moments, he preferred to silently leave her a vast fortune rather than acknowledge her as his wife. Why, then, was he so readily honest with her now? This sudden change left Catherine somewhat bewildered.

Catherine frowned, pondering for a moment with a look of confusion, but quickly gave up on pursuing the matter further. A bright smile bloomed on her face as she spoke directly, "That's right. From the first moment I saw you, and even before that, before I saw you in person, I already knew you might be sick. Perhaps right now, brother, you still can't understand why Grandma allowed the media to spread the news throughout H Continent before the identities of my two children were definitively confirmed. Actually, it was all part of my plan. The most crucial element of this plan, and its initial goal, was to force you to reveal yourself. For this purpose, I risked my reputation and even my life to see if you would quietly protect me like you did ten years ago. As it turns out, I won this gamble, and what makes me even more ecstatic is that this time you appeared before me, instead of merely hiding behind me!"

Upon hearing these words, Hilbert stood frozen in place for a long time, as if under a spell. Time seemed to stand still, and several minutes passed before his tense face suddenly blossomed into a smile, like ice melting away. However, this smile didn't last long, quickly turning into a raging inferno. His eyes widened in fury as he gritted his teeth and said, suppressing his anger, "So that's how it is! No wonder! This was all a carefully orchestrated scheme by Princess Catherine, a scheme to force me to reveal myself! I naively thought this was just an attitude you were showing to the cabinet and an explanation to the people of Jade Continent. But I never imagined that your true target was me!"

Seeing that her brother seemed genuinely angry, Catherine felt a pang of panic. A hint of fear appeared on her alluring face as she quickly reached out her slender arm and grasped her brother's long, strong hand, pleading, "Brother, please don't be angry! I really had no choice! You've been hiding from me for ten years, searching everywhere without finding a trace of you. Not long ago, I suddenly heard from my master that you were seriously ill, which worried me terribly. In my desperation, I came up with this foolish plan. Actually, this plan wasn't entirely aimed at you; part of it was to express our stance to the cabinet regarding my having a child out of wedlock, and to give the Jade Continent Kingdom a reasonable explanation."

Hilbert watched quietly as his younger sister clung to his hand, pleading with him. The last vestiges of anger he felt from being tricked by his own sister gradually dissipated. Then, with a helpless expression, he said, "So, according to you, it's my fault? Fine, fine, I'll forgive you this time, but don't try to trick me like this again. Even if you knew about my illness, it wouldn't help. The illness I have is an extremely rare and incurable disease; perhaps my days are numbered. But don't worry, as long as I have a breath left, I will protect you and never let anyone bully you!"

Hearing her brother's words, Catherine felt both moved and helpless. She slowly released her brother's hand, gently rubbed her forehead, and said with a hint of helplessness, "Brother, why are you so pessimistic? Talking about terminal illness and not having much time left, even if the King of Hell came, with me here, he wouldn't dare take you. As for your illness, I can cure it, but it requires your full cooperation."

When Hilbert heard these words, his face lit up with surprise, like a brilliant shooting star streaking across the night sky. Just moments before, he had taken the medicine his sister had given him; the warm sensation flowing through his body and the resulting comfort clearly told him that the medicine indeed had significant benefits for his health.

Catherine's words were like a ray of dawn, piercing the long-standing darkness in Hilbert's heart and rekindling his strong desire to live. After all, who would willingly choose death as the only path to survival?

At this moment, Hilbert became extremely agitated, and asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Sister, is what you said true? Or are you just saying it to make your brother happy?" He stared intently into Catherine's eyes, trying to find the answer in her gaze.

Looking at her brother's overwhelmed excitement, Catherine slowly reached out and took his hand, saying solemnly yet tenderly, "Of course it's true! I can definitely cure your illness, but before that, we must go to China together. And throughout the entire treatment, you must follow my instructions and fully cooperate with me to complete all the treatment steps. Only in this way can I be absolutely certain that I can cure you."

Upon hearing this, Hilbert nodded excitedly like a child, his eyes sparkling with hope, and exclaimed, "Okay! I'll do whatever you say! As long as you can get better, I can stay by your side forever!"

When Catherine heard her brother's words, she was instantly overwhelmed by a warm and intense emotion. Her eyes welled up with tears, because she had never imagined that her brother would so easily believe that she could cure his worrying illness.

The brother listened quietly, without asking any further questions about the treatment methods or the success rate. His deep eyes revealed a firmness and trust, as if telling Catherine that no matter the outcome, he was willing to place his hopes on his sister.

What touched Catherine even more was that her brother's desire to recover wasn't just driven by a thirst for life, but also by his unwavering and sincere love for her, wanting to stay by her side. This thought gently caressed her heart like a spring breeze, stirring ripples in her once tranquil mind.

Unbeknownst to her, Catherine's mindset began to subtly change. The child who once had no one to rely on and could only depend on herself now seemed to have someone to rely on, a little girl who could depend on her brother for protection. At this moment, she seemed to be becoming like her former self. She also understood the preciousness and irreplaceable nature of this familial bond.